SEMAFO Provides Notice of First Quarter 2015 Results Release and Conference Call

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - April 15, 2015) - SEMAFO (TSX:SMF)(OMX:SMF) today announced that the Corporation's 2015 first-quarter results will be released on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 prior to TSX open. The financial statements will be available on the Corporation's website at www.semafo.com and at www.sedar.com.

SEMAFO's senior management will host a conference call at 10:00 EDT to discuss the first-quarter financial and operating results, as well as to provide an update on the Corporation's activities.

The conference call will be archived for replay until June 03, 2015. To access the archived conference call, please dial 1 (800) 585-8367 and enter pass code 25056105. A live audio webcast of the conference will be accessible through SEMAFO's website at www.semafo.com. The webcast will be available for replay for a period of 30 days.

About SEMAFO

SEMAFO is a Canadian-based mining company with gold production and exploration activities in West Africa. The Corporation currently owns and operates the Mana Mine in Burkina Faso, which includes the high-grade satellite Siou and Fofina deposits, and is developing the advanced gold deposit of Natougou. SEMAFO is committed to evolve in a conscientious manner through the responsible development of its Mana property. SEMAFO's strategic focus is to maximize shareholder value by effectively managing its existing assets as well as pursuing organic and strategic growth opportunities.